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To further add to that theory, the front of the gun has 5 separate muzzles, 4 small ones that roughly line up with the coils, and a large one. Though how its supposed to work is anyones guess...

Those 4 small ones, I'm guessing aren't really barrels. I figure the four sets of coils act essentially like 4 separate guns, which at the end of the coils funnel into the one large barrel.

SunFury Plasma Blaster Annihilator

Mistakes were made but right now I need some assistance from someone who has a Warlord SunFury Plasma Blaster Annihilator. I need an front end on image of the weapon so I can get a ratio of width to height similar to this image.

Can anyone provide this?

https://i.imgur.com/3qQhUBm.jpg


A top view would also be greatly appreciated

Thank you,

Blackadder

I feel like, since they're Titan weapons, each is probably built to slightly different specifications- in order to fit properly with the Titan's strength, targetting systems, and just general shape.

Step 2

I'd like to take credit for foresight when I manufactured these coils but it was pure luck that I made them oversized. As it is I made the depth about a half inch too long but it did give me a smoother curve to the coil segments when glued and clamped where they would have been too hard to glue successfully had they been manufactured to a precise size.

(I think that statement makes sense)

https://i.imgur.com/NLriT3c.jpg


In the image above we see the foreground segments cut down albeit crudely to the proper depth and the back ground segments still to be cut.

The image below shows both top and bottom segments cut down and ready to be sanded.

https://i.imgur.com/7qrUAAf.jpg

Size of that thing is impressive

SunFury Channel Details:

The Channels between the coils are first on the agenda today now that I need to replicate the detail.

I reassembled the Imperator to check if the 'SunFury' (Doesn't that sound like an old Plymouth with a roof hatch?) Blaster is of the proper size befitting a weapon of this calibre compared to a Titan of this stature. and it seems like it's a Goldilocks fit. I'll have to whip up a temporary hanger to take a picture.

Meanwhile there are some linear coils in the 12 and 6 o'clock position on the coils that I have to address first

https://i.imgur.com/Sj602ZO.jpg


An old spool of 0.062 60/40 resin solder supplied the coils and the core is 1/8th inch rod

https://i.imgur.com/BFM2FEm.jpg


They nestled in quite well so now onto the 9 and 3 o'clock channel detail.

https://i.imgur.com/jbGqnzB.jpg

nicely done!

A properly awe-inspiring project here Blackadder.

I feel the time spent going back to the start of this blog and reading all the way through it will be well spent and informative.

Naked Frenzy:

When I get in one of these "Everything's Coming Up Roses" moods I lose track of I'm supposed to be documenting the work process.

https://i.imgur.com/yJ9c5ye.jpg


The image above shows the naked channel with the beginnings of the detail and both of the channel filling detail basic runners completed.

https://i.imgur.com/tIBCwd7.jpg


And this next shot with the basic runner in place.

Well it's not all that big of a deal but it does show how I plan to work around replicating the umpteen castings that constitutes the equivalent FW masterpiece.

Ha! He said, "Naked."

Good gods that’s looking beautiful

A Week's Worth Of Labor:

At this rate I'm wondering if my estimate of another year in the making is a trifle optimistic.

https://i.imgur.com/I539NPV.jpg

Looking beautiful though! How will you do the cutouts/vents in the front?

I imagine it's going to be layering.

That's coming together beautifully.

Annihilator Muzzle:

I bit the bullet today and expanded the muzzle channels to what I believe is the proper width and depth.

Here seen in the original which is too cramped and closed in. Note I also have made allowances to extend the length of the muzzle.

https://i.imgur.com/JMqUhMZ.jpg


The muzzle ( temporarily ) installed now appears to have enough room for all the detail although I still have to jimmee the length a bit.

https://i.imgur.com/HqQ93BH.jpg


End on although crudely sanded at this point and a tad asymmetrical

https://i.imgur.com/e3hwYvT.jpg


The top view reveals I glued the muzzle upside down and which in spite of all my efforts has a distinct mirror asymmetry.

https://i.imgur.com/p5EHFmk.jpg


Coil Channel detail in place and ready for fine detailing.

https://i.imgur.com/Ss3xWjI.jpg


After all this work I hope this thing is the right size

what a plasma weapon!

Holy crap. That thing is detailed.


You're some sort of plasticard wizard aren't you?

Establishing the Profile:

I remove the muzzle to work on it and reattach it for the images.

My first consideration is the muzzle length which should be about half the length of the coil section. I can extend it about 8 more millimeters if needs be hence the excess on the nose of the muzzle.

https://i.imgur.com/6hFW20K.jpg


One problem with the shape of this is the templates I have installed to make the exterior form will have to be broken out after the outer cowl is completed so I can build the inner surface of the four cowl pieces.

https://i.imgur.com/80BM2Ds.jpg


This end on shape gives some idea of the interior structure once the templates are broken out.

https://i.imgur.com/aLjohFZ.jpg


I can't wait until this monster is done and I can relax with the easier weapons.

That is looking spectacular!

New art from an AT article up on GWs site shows you are right on the money with the plasma.

I keep forgetting this titan still has to get a massive city built on the top of it. That's some good looking art!

A Horrible Bollixed Up Mess:

Or, who knows, this just might work out after all.

https://i.imgur.com/Pl4cvpI.jpg


I've put a lot of work into this thing and it's finally time to apply the finishing strakes. Each one has to be custom fit but we'll follow this together.

Right Now I am cautiously optimistic. ;-)

BTW Thanks for the picture.

That muzzle is coming together nicely. You really nailed the overall design of it.

I love your work.
Especially the engineering-like approach - not to just make it look like it could work, but to incorporate functional elements - if just for posing.
The same goes for lighting - although i admire those who are able to pull off OSL painting - in my opinion nothing beats real Lights.

I may be a bit late, but:
Since you plan to add illumination to some areas like the interior, why not illuminate the plasma coils as well?
Instead of massive plastic rods you could cover the core structure in reflective tape and wrap the coils with EL-Wire - (there are many different colors and diameters available on specialized shops and even battery-powered sets on amazon or ebay)
you might have to put an LED in the muzzle as welll...

Fantastic work as always one thing I've always been curious about with scratchbuilds in general; how fragile are they? There's so much work gone into projects like this, are they stable enough to take to games or is there a real risk of it breaking?

 Valkyrie wrote:
Fantastic work as always one thing I've always been curious about with scratchbuilds in general; how fragile are they? There's so much work gone into projects like this, are they stable enough to take to games or is there a real risk of it breaking?

I'll put it this way. A couple of weeks ago I had my Imperator that had been standing in the corner for a month when suddenly it toppled over. Crashing to the floor which I grant you was carpeted but there was no damage at all. Naturally if it had fallen of a table I would expect a week or so repairs but I wouldn't subject a resin model to similar treatment.


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That Wasn't So Hard:

I don't know why I dreaded this, it wasn't so hard.

I figured out the secret of layering strakes ( Contoured planks on a frame ) and where I have previously gone awry with this sort of construction. What you need to do is install backing strips to the inner surface of the main planks so you have something to glue the filler planks.

Previously I attempted to add the filler planks without backing. I used 1,0 MM X 6.3 MM styrene for the planking which moulded easily but was still thick enough to take a finishing sanding.

https://i.imgur.com/GJbJxNz.jpg


The image above shows the upper nose segment rough sanded and the lower segment with the plans in the rough unsanded stage.

The image below may make the explanation clearer.

https://i.imgur.com/r0ZrGeM.jpg


Once I have the muzzle segments completely rough sanded I'll wet sand the whole cowling.

I never use filler such as Greenstuff and Milliput because it looks like hell ( Especially the Green Stuff ) and you have difficulty gluing additional styrene to the foreign surface. Plus flaws in the contours are difficult to see until the surface is painted.

Anyway, "Onward and upward" as the saying goes I'm quite pleased with the result.

Rough Sanding Completed:

The business end of this construct is reaching fruition

https://i.imgur.com/yvyPN5f.jpg


Space Marine Provided for scale

https://i.imgur.com/9c3Mhe4.jpg


A couple of more layers and I'll be ready to remove the templates.

https://i.imgur.com/EZA696X.jpg


But I don't like these new light bulbs. Why is everything yellow?

I'd say it's coming along smashingly, indeed!

Can't wait to see how you plan on adding in those heat vents in the front!

 The_Blackadder wrote:

 Valkyrie wrote:
Fantastic work as always one thing I've always been curious about with scratchbuilds in general; how fragile are they? There's so much work gone into projects like this, are they stable enough to take to games or is there a real risk of it breaking?

I'll put it this way. A couple of weeks ago I had my Imperator that had been standing in the corner for a month when suddenly it toppled over. Crashing to the floor which I grant you was carpeted but there was no damage at all. Naturally if it had fallen of a table I would expect a week or so repairs but I wouldn't subject a resin model to similar treatment.

Damn, something like that I'd be too afraid to breathe in it's direction, didn't realise plasticard was actually pretty strong. The internal bracing you've done is a great idea.